The CHANEL Cruise 2025/26 (Instagram) collection arrives as a vibrant ode to Italian leisure, channelling the timeless glamour of Villa d’Este, the legendary palace hotel on the shores of Lake Como. Inspired by hotel life and the joy of dressing up, the collection captures the elegance, ease, and cinematic charm of a lakeside retreat frequented by film stars and artists alike.
Set against the dreamy backdrop of Villa d’Este, the collection draws on its sun-drenched palette—ochres, yellows, and soft pastels—to inform taffeta ball gowns in peach, pink, and blue, evoking reflections of the lake itself. The CHANEL Creation Studio brings a mood of light-hearted sophistication, where short flounced silhouettes and tweed suits carry the carefree spirit of a summer escape.
Infused with a hint of disco-era exuberance, the collection includes lightweight tweeds drenched in multi-coloured sequins, shimmering lurex suits, and lamé jumpsuits in vivid stripes.
Eveningwear strikes a glamorous tone with flared trousers, sheer capes, and dresses embroidered with chiffon flowers or beaded braids, conjuring memories of golden-age cinema and the films of Luchino Visconti—a friend of Gabrielle Chanel and Lake Como devotee.
Nature plays a starring role, with magnolia, wisteria, camellia, and rhododendron motifs blooming across lacework and embroidery. Cruise signatures also appear: white trousers, striped jerseys, and nautical touches reimagined in sorbet shades.
Accessories add a bold, feminine finish: long gloves, pearls, minaudières, oversized sunglasses, and silk scarves styled with playful flair. With its fusion of ease and opulence, the CHANEL Cruise 2025/26 collection celebrates a life lived beautifully, where elegance is effortless and every moment feels like a scene from a film.
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